The Latest Breaking News on Food Insecurity

Conflict-induced famine, hunger deaths likely in Gaza, Sudan in months: UN

‘Hunger hotspots’ include South Sudan, Mali and Haiti where millions are being pushed to the brink, new report says.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2024

‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country

A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024

Uganda struggles to feed more than 1.7 million refugees as international support dwindles

Many refugees in Uganda are struggling to get by without the food assistance they once depended on

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power

Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

Verdict expected in the Paris trial of a former Rwandan doctor accused of genocide

A Paris court is expected to announce its verdict in the trial of a Rwandan former doctor accused of having played a role in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana’s stability tested in tough election for President Masisi

Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country’s most competitive vote yet. The prosperous, diamond-rich nation has maintained a stable democracy since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana election: Who is in the running and what’s at stake?

Some 1 million Batswana will vote amid worries about the economy as diamond dollars fall.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana Votes With Ruling Party Seeking To Extend Six Decades Of Power

Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana Votes With Ruling Party Aiming To Extend Six Decades Of Power

Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

Tories call on Government to intervene to stop millions starving to death in Sudan

Andrew Mitchell said the world could witness the ‘hideous spectre’ of mass starvation on its TV screens before Christmas.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024